Acute Stroke Practice Test (ACLS) Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Acute Stroke Practice Test (ACLS)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the recommended time frame for administering thrombolytics in a patient with an acute
ischemic stroke?
- Within 1 hour
- Within 6 hours
- Within 4.5 hours
- Within 24 hours
Which of the following is a common s...
Acute Stroke Practice Test (ACLS)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the recommended time frame for administering thrombolytics in a patient with an acute
ischemic stroke?
- Within 1 hour
- Within 6 hours
- ✔✔Within 4.5 hours
- Within 24 hours
Which of the following is a common symptom of an acute stroke?
- ✔✔Sudden confusion or difficulty speaking
- Gradual onset of severe headache
- Mild and persistent dizziness
- Slow and progressive loss of vision
What imaging technique is commonly used to determine the presence of a hemorrhagic stroke?
- MRI
- X-ray
1
, - ✔✔CT scan
- Ultrasound
What is the first step in managing a patient suspected of having an acute stroke?
- Administer anticoagulants
- ✔✔Perform a rapid neurological assessment
- Initiate physical therapy
- Start IV fluids
In the context of stroke care, what does the acronym FAST stand for?
- Fear, Alert, Speech, Time
- Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time
- ✔✔Facial droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time
- Follow-up, Alert, Speech, Treatment
Which medication is commonly used for thrombolysis in an acute ischemic stroke?
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